Articles Index
Lady Gaga Interview - Interview with Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga is the next rock/pop/electro superstar – or maybe she is the
first. Mix one part Blondie with one part Madonna, swirl it in a bath
of the Scissor Sisters and Junior Senior, throw in some glitch and
sprinkle with glitter and you come close the recipe. Winter Music
Conference was her launching pad and the industry took note of her.
Working with Akon and Red One, the Lady Gaga has crafted a debut CD
full of beats and melodies set for release later this summer.
Pet Shop Boys Interview
Pet Shop Boys Interview - Interview with the Pet Shop Boys
Lady Sovereign Interview - Interview with Lady Sovereign
Is 2009 the year of the Lady? We’ve got Lady Gaga on top of the pop charts and Ladyhawke on everyone’s buzz list, so it seems like a perfect time for Lady Sovereign to return. With the opening single, “I Got You Dancin,” Lady Sovereign is declaring her intention to get the party going as she smashes up electronica beats. The follow-up, “So Human,” explores some of the emotional baggage from her experience working in the label machine.
Roisin Murphy Interview - Interview with Roisin Murphy
Roisin Murphy Interview - Interview with Roisin Murphy
Pendulum Interview - Interview with Gareth (of Pendulum)
Translating electronic music to a live stage performance is quite a
challenge. With their new CD In Silico, Pendulum have fused drum &
bass with their punk and metal background to create music that works
as well in a stadium show as it does on the dancefloor. With the
insane energy of their live performances, Pendulum have been dubbed by
many as The Prodigy of the new millennium bringing together the rock
crowd and the club crowd.
Jamie Jo Interview - Interview with Jamie Jo
Combining electro riffs and pop grooves, Miami native Jamie Jo is
getting a buzz with her debut single "U Turn Me On." Check out her
website, jamiejo.com, and you will see the song title is an apt
description for this club kid turned pop star. I chatted with her
during WMC and with the release of her single this month, here's an
introduction to Miss Jamie Jo.
Erin Hamilton Interview - Interview with Erin Hamilton
Ten years ago, a cover version of Gary Wright's "Dreamweaver"
introduced Erin Hamilton to the dance world. The daughter of
comedienne Carol Burnett enjoyed a string of club hits including "The
Flame," "Satisfied," and "The Temple" which all appeared on her CD
"One World." With
five years of sobriety and a new family, Erin is back again – having
achieved back-to-back number one hits on the club chart "The Flame 08"
and "Control Yourself."
Sylvia Tosun Interview - Interview with Sylvia Tosun
Singer/songwriter, Julliard graduate, ethereal vocalist, holistic
medicine guru and dance diva - Sylvia Tosun has an interesting
combination of talents and influences. Having travelled the world
performing music in many different languages, her new single
"Underlying Feeling" is gaining a huge buzz in the UK (hitting number
2 on the club chart) and getting ready to explode in the US. If
you've missed previous club hits "Sanctuary" and "Head Over Heels,"
check them out on her dynamic website.
Jessica Sutta (of the Pussycat Dolls) Interview - Interview with Jessica Sutta
The Pussycat Dolls are an international sensation with a string of
pop/R&B/dance hits including "Don't Cha," "Buttons," and "Stickwitu."
While lead doll Nicole Scherzinger has released released a few solo
singles, the dance world is focused on Jessica Sutta who has scored
number one singles working with dance producers Paul Van Dyk ("White
Lies") and Dave Aude ("Make It Last"). Also known as the pin-up
doll, Jessica is a big fan of dance music and hopes to become the next
Kylie Minogue.
Cut Copy Interview - Interview with Cut Copy
Cut Copy Interview - Interview with Cut Copy
Tami Chynn Interview - Interview with Tami Chynn
With her new CD, Jamaican artist Tami Chynn makes the bold move from
reggae to pop. Aided by producers Red One and Akon, she has crafted a
unique synthesis of R&B/pop that you can dance to while keeping her
message intact. With remixes of the lead single "Frozen" by Mark
Picchiotti and Ralphi Rosario and a performance at the International
DJ Expo in Atlantic City, Tami is definitely ready to make us dance.
Billie Ray Martin 2008 Interview - Interview with Billie Ray Martin 2008
A true artist in every right, most people know Billie Ray Martin for
the international smash hit "Your Loving Arms." But there is so much
more to her, Billie was the lead singer of Electribe 101 and worked
with seminal acid house band S-Express. Her solo work over the past
decade has spawned some of the most interesting electro and
underground collaborations with the likes of DJ Hell and Ann Peebles
(two names that don't normally belong in the same sentence).
The Presets Interview - Interview with the Presets
Together with Cut Copy, the Presets are leading the charge for
Australian label Modular Recordings in the US. The duo of Julian
Hamilton and Kim Moyes combine the influences of 80s new wave with
electro and rock for a dancefloor friendly mix with a party vibe.
Anyone who listens to New Order, Depeche Mode, or the Pet Shop Boys
would do well to pick up their CD Apocalypso.
Ida Corr Interview - Interview with Ida Corr
What do you get when you mix a Great Dane with a Flying Dutchman? Ida Corr and Fedde Le
Grand came together and created the explosive international smash "Let
Me Think About It." A follow-up collaboration, "Mirror," served as
the theme for Live Earth. Now with her new album One, Ida Corr is
ready to attack dancefloors. The diverse range of genre-busting
electronic sounds will definitely make you want to ride her tempo…
Amanda Lepore Interview
Transsexual sex symbol, movie star, and singer – well that could
really only describe one person, the fabulous Amanda Lepore. You've
definitely seen her – as the cover girl for MAC cosmetics, on Swatch
watches, in countless fashion ads, hosting events around the world,
and the infamous video for Tiga. Working with
producers Fatal Art Syndicate, Cazwell, and Larry Tee, she has
compiled a remix EP as a teaser for her upcoming artist album.
Warning: the electro is as sexy and spicy as she is.
Chris Willis Interview - Interview with Chris Willis "Love is Gone"
From gospel singer to boy band crooner, Chris Willis found himself in
the studio with David Guetta and Joachim Garraud where they produced
the track "Just a Little More Love." Massive international success led
to many more anthemic collaborations -"Love Don't Let Me Go," "Stay,"
and current single "Love is Gone," which is beginning to cross over to
pop radio stations here in the United States.
N-Euro Interview - Interview with N-Euro
When you think of dance music, certain countries come to mind –
England, Germany, Italy, Sweden – but what about Estonia? The former
Soviet Union nation has spawned N-Euro, a spikey hair popstar whose
infectious ditty "Love on the Line" is making waves with a catchy
refrain that gets etched in your head after the first listen. With a
racy music video and dynamic live performances, watch for N-Euro to
start a love revolution.
Michelle Williams Interview - Interview with Michelle Williams (Destiny's Child)
From Destiny's Child to gospel to theater, Michelle Williams has had a
widely-varied musical career. With her new CD Unexpected due out
later this year, you can add pop/dance to that cannon. Working with
producers Stargate, Rico Love, and Soulshock, Michelle is going in a
more dance-y direction. With remixes by Maurice Joshua, Mr Mig,
Karmatronic, and Lost Daze, the lead single "We Break the Dawn" is
already storming the clubs.
Blake Lewis Interview - Interview with Blake Lewis
You may know him as Blake Lewis from American Idol, but followers of
underground dance music know him as B-Shorty, the beatboxing host of
Seattle nightclubs who has performed with everyone from BT to Crystal
Method. His new EP, How Many Words, features dance remixes by DJ Dan,
Dave Aude, and Jake Benson. A fan of glitchy noise and IDM, you can
hear more work from Blake as B-Shorty on KJ Sawka's drum and bass CD
Cyclonic Steel and BT's upcoming album.
Kurt Kirton Bio
Kurt Kirton Bio
Madonna - Sticky and Sweet Concert Tour
Madonna - Sticky and Sweet Concert Tour
Christian George Interview - Interview with Christian George
From dancer to stylist to actor to up-and-coming popstar, the path of
Duke Christian George has brought him in contact with the biggest
of stars. Dancing with Britney Spears and Will Smith and styling
Kanye West has given Christian a glimpse of what makes a star a star.
With the release of his debut single "Strangers" flying up the charts,
we get a glimpse of Christian's white boy soul and a taste of his
upcoming debut album...
Leana Interview - Interview with Leana
Leana Interview - Interview with Leana
Ace of Base - The sign of a comeback?
Ace of Base - The sign of a comeback?
Sarah Atereth Interview - Interview with Sarah Atereth
It's rare you find a dance artist with vocal training from The
Julliard School of Music and dance training from Alvin Ailey. Sarah
Atereth is preparing for the release of her debut CD which will
feature her four consecutive club chart hits – "You Wouldn't Know
How," "Out Of My Head," "Fade Away," and "It Doesn't Take Much."
Sarah's dancepop hooks and chameleon like looks are reminiscent of
fellow Alvin Ailey alumna Madonna.